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Factors Influencing Attitudes Of Social Workers Toward Spirituality In Practice, Dena M. Wheeler
Factors Influencing Attitudes Of Social Workers Toward Spirituality In Practice, Dena M. Wheeler
Theses and Graduate Projects
Recently, there has been growing interest in the role of spirituality in social work practice. Many practitioners support the inclusion of spirituality in social work practice, but there is a lack of understanding of how this can be accomplished. This exploratory qualitative study was undertaken to expand the understanding of social worker attitudes toward spirituality in practice. Five hospital social workers were interviewed using a structured interview schedule. The interviews focused on practitioners' definitions of spirituality, the factors that had influenced their definition, and the factors that influence how they respond to spirituality in practice. Themes of childhood experiences, academic …
Gay Men And The Process Of Becoming Authentic: An Exploratory Study, Thomas G. Wales
Gay Men And The Process Of Becoming Authentic: An Exploratory Study, Thomas G. Wales
Theses and Graduate Projects
The concept of authenticity has not been studied as it relates to the lives of gay men. Hence, the concept of authenticity was explored through the literature and qualitative research methods. *Participants were key informants, including ministers, psychologists, and social workers. The study findings revealed the oppressive and anxiety-provoking existential givens experienced by gay men. Also, the study findings revealed that some gay men seek to avoid suffering and succumb to dread, while others actively confront their suffering through courage, responsibility, love, faith, spontaneity, and creativity. The gay men who confront their suffering become more aware of their innate strengths …